MoEFCC Notification 2025: Environment & Forest Ministry Posts

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, has invited applications from eligible officers for the post of Deputy Commissioner (Forestry) on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. This senior-level position offers a unique opportunity to work in the field of forestry policy and program formulation at the national level.

The position is based in New Delhi and carries an All India Service Liability, allowing for pan-India responsibilities. The role is well-suited for experienced officers currently serving in Central or State Government departments or equivalent institutions.

Important Dates:

• Notification Published in: Employment News
• Last Date to Apply: 12 August 2025
• Mode of Application: Offline (hard copy through proper channel)

Application Fee:

• No application fee has been indicated in the official advertisement.

Age Limit:

• The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract) is 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.

Vacancy Details:

Post Name	No. of Vacancies	Location	Mode of Recruitment
Deputy Commissioner (Forestry)	01	New Delhi	Deputation (including short-term contract)

Salary (Pay Scale):

• Pay Level: Level-12 in the Pay Matrix
• Salary Range: ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200 per month
• Additional allowances as per Government of India rules

Eligibility Criteria:

A. Service Conditions:

The applicant should be an officer presently serving in any of the following organizations:

• Central Government
• State Government
• Union Territories
• Recognized Universities or Research Institutes
• Statutory or Autonomous Organizations
• Public Sector Undertakings

The officer must:

• Must be holding a comparable post on a regular footing.
  OR
• Have 5 years of regular service in posts in Pay Level-11 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent department.

B. Educational Qualifications and Experience:

Essential Qualification:

• Master’s Degree in one of the following disciplines:
  • Statistics
  • Operations Research
  • Forestry
  • Economics (with Statistics)
  • Mathematics (with Statistics)
  • Agriculture (with Statistics)
    OR
• Two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management from a recognized university/institute

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in formulation and processing of forestry or agricultural programs.

Period of Deputation:

• The cumulative period of deputation, encompassing short-term contracts and previous deputation tenures, shall not surpass four years.

How to Apply:

Prepare the Application:

• Fill the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-II – Curriculum Vitae Proforma) in triplicate.
• Ensure that all sections of the proforma are completed thoroughly and legibly.

Attach Supporting Documents:

The application should include the following documents, properly attested.

• Up-to-date Confidential Reports/Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (CRs/APARs) for the last 5 years
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• Integrity Certificate
• Information on any major or minor penalties incurred over the past 10 years.
• A certificate describing the nature of duties performed in previous posts
• Educational qualification and experience certificates

Documents to be Submitted:

1. Application in triplicate (as per Annexure-II format)
2. Photocopies of ACRs/APARs of the last 5 years (attested by a Group ‘A’ Officer)
3. Vigilance Clearance Certificate
4. Integrity Certificate
5. Details of major/minor penalties during the last 10 years
6. Certificate of the nature of duties performed
7. Educational qualification and experience certificates

Key Notes:

• Officers from non-Government organizations are only eligible for short-term contract, not absorption.
• Deputation will be governed by DOP&T guidelines as amended from time to time.
• All India Service Liability applies.
• Candidates should not be older than 56 years as of the closing date for application submission.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.

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